Been a month since you left for college.
Been living off of pots of coffee.
I’m ok,
I swear it.
Cause they say just grin and bear it.
I know I’m young but I feel feeble
And I’m tired of other people,
But I’m ok
Because they say
I’ll look back on this one day.
When I’m old and wearing heels,
With fancy forks and eyes of steel,
Then I’ll smile sad and say
If time would take me back I’d stay.
But for now I’m drunk on coffee,
On a second story rocking,
Trying just to make it through today.
Cause I feel way too young for college;
Should be skipping stones or drawing rockets.
Instead I’m swaying on my feet,
Sleep-deprived and trying not to weep.
Wish I could tell you about my nightmares,
How I’m not free even when I’m asleep.
I feel alone at every meal,
Always stare at other people,
It’s like my mind’s forgotten what to say.
It’s like I fail in every way.
And my Grandma’s getting older,
School’s a weight right on my shoulders.
Should be carefree but I’m desperate
To reach the end of every day.
But I’m ok,
I swear it.
I’ll learn to grin and bear it.
